Truck Camping Photo Thread

That'll be a sail as it is but it's worth chucking on for a weekend just to see how you like it. You can arrange items on the tongue to break up that otherwise flat front. Between breaking it up and the fact that it's behind your truck you may be in good shape. It's fun sitting in your shell half asleep while the other guy breaks camp in the rain You'll be hotter in the summer so make some provision for airflow. Or bring a tent and have the option.

 

Hey Tim, love this setup. I see you sleep in the back bed. Is it a tight squeeze for you?

 

Sup man! If I’m solo, I can fit comfortably sleeping diagonally. (I’m 5’10 for reference) I got a exped megamat duo 10 ontop of a platform I made. Pretty cozy!

 

Oh nice. I’m 5’10 as well. My wife is 5’4. You think it would work with a 5 and 3 yo? Lol I know it be a squeeze otherwise will need a roof top

 

It’s off Wagon Tongue south of 24, east of the reservoir.

 

is that in the canyon? reserve spots?

 

The tunnel pic is in the canyon, the camp pic is dispersed camping outside the fee area.

Wagon Tongue Gulch Rd can be accessed through the canyon if you pay the $8 fee (we did to check out the river) but it can be accessed for free if you come in off CR 98 slightly to the east of the canyon.

 

Labor Day weekend at Rock Cut State Park.

 

Rocky Mountain National Park.

 

You were that kid who raised their hand at the end of class and said, " aren't you going to take up our homework?' Aren't you.

 

Ok y'all....how do y'all get these disembodied beds?

 

I picked the bed up at pull-a-part. A buddy in KY found the frame at a dealer for $50. The dealership replaced the frame under warranty. I cut off the rusted part anyway, so win/win I got the axle from compact camping concepts with toyota lug pattern. I used Dobiinsons 111 leafs. I figure worse case, I could scavenge from the trailer to get the truck back since I can use susp and tires/wheels. I have also gone camping where the trailer would have been a hinderance, so I threw the bedrack/rtt on my truck.

The axle, tires, wiring harness, and tail lights have been the only new things I've bought. I gathered used parts for a while

 

Freakin brilliant. Didn't Toyota have a prototype of this?

 

I think you may actually be able to buy one. I'd imagine it's quite costly though

Toyota Unveils Ultimate Overlanding Rig: The TRD-Sport Trailer - Toyota USA Newsroom

 

Yeah, I'd rather DIY it like you guys.

 

This is a really great video. Nice job with the editing.

 

Thanks man. That was a fun trip.

 

Damn that is a seriously nice setup!

Here's an idea. Maybe leave the umbrellas up as you drive. Turn off the engine, in neutral, catch a good backwind and save some money on gas. Get one of those handbrakes built from a 2x4 screwed into the door beside the driver seat. Just lever it down to apply the "brakes". Like I put on my home made go-cart when I was a kid. Save on brakes that way.

Maybe sails are the next big thing for fuel efficiency? At least on calm days a good excuse for showing up late for work. Who knows. I better put a patent on this quick...

 

I mean I can still drive around with everything deployed lol adjusted my spot a few times.

 

Sorry for the super late reply, yes it's the kickass brand shower room. It works really well and I'd say it's worth the money because the wife said if she's gonna primitive camp she's gotta have a place to shower.